L.A. Woman - The Doors
Metascore
93 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. All Music Guide
    Feb 17, 2012
    90
    The charm of this edition is that the unreleased material is considerably looser than the finished album.
  2. Uncut
    Feb 17, 2012
    100
    LA Woman is at times a raw and bluesy affair, but still one of exquisite taste and judgement. [Feb 2012, p.84]
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Feb 17, 2012
    90
    The alternate takes are all lesser versions interspersed with studio chatter and other audio vérité--the sound of a band enjoying its work, unaware its time was nearly up.
  4. BBC Music
    Feb 17, 2012
    100
    With its harder edge, its hindsight-laden sense of imminent loss and its sheer dirtiness, L.A. Woman comprises a brilliant bridge between the floral madness of the 1960s and the tougher decade to come.
  5. The Independent (UK)
    Feb 17, 2012
    100
    [It is] possibly the band's best album.
  6. American Songwriter
    Mar 9, 2012
    90
    Though this remastered 40th Anniversary Edition tightens and polishes every tone, L.A. Woman isn't exactly a studio marvel.

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User Score
7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. musique
    10
    Few artists have ever come close to the lyrical genius that was Jim Morrison. Don't listen to this album on your first play, instead allow your ears to absorb the sounds. On the second play listen to the album. Then you can truly appreciate what Morrison brought to his music.… Full Review »
  2. TriviaManiac
    9
    Its the Doors,, how can they not get great reviews... historical band. The Lizard King. Great roadhouse blues band, the songs are classic and the band is awesome, This is one of their best..… Full Review »
  3. rimbaud
    10
    The beauty of the return to the past. When the decade of the 60 going down, Jim Morrison threw his last screams on this awesome album. The reissue offers his eternal voice on this bonus tracks; listen is to appreciate the enduring influence of the lizard king.… Full Review »
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